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36 School of Education Educational Specialist in Marriage and Family Therapy (COUN_EDS01) Atsuko Seto, Coordinator, Post-Graduate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy 24-credit minimum The Educational Specialist (EdS) in Marriage and Family Therapy degree program is designed for master's-level professional counselors who wish to pursue advanced study in marriage and family therapy. EdS applicants who hold a master's degree from a CACREP-accredited counseling pro- gram or its equivalent and complete the EdS degree may meet the educa- tional requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy in New Jersey. Additional courses required for students in a closely related field may include the following: Introduction to Counseling (COUN 501) Counseling Theory (COUN 670) Measurement and Evaluation (EPSY 643) Statistics and Research (COUN 515) Lifespan and Human Development (EPSY 520) Multicultural Counseling (COUN 530) Admission Requirements: Master's degree in counseling or related field; two years' counseling experience or a supervised practicum and internship All applicants must complete a departmental screening interview prior to admission Graduation Requirements: Students will be required to complete a minimum of 24 graduate credits in marriage and family therapy. Students must complete the EdS program with a minimum of a 3.0-academic average, having received a grade of B or better in all required coursework. Students who receive a grade of B–, C+, C or C– in a required course will be permitted to retake the course(s) in question only once to improve their grade and remain in the program. Failure to obtain a B or better in the second attempt will result in automatic termination. A student receiving an "F" grade in any course will automatically be denied continuance in the Department of Counselor Education program. Required Courses: COUN 600/ Introduction to Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling and Therapy COUN 601/Theory and Development of Family Systems COUN 602/ Assessment and Intervention in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling and Therapy COUN 603/ Laboratory in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling and Therapy COUN 604/Couples in Relationship COUN 605/ Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy COUN 606/Practicum in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy COUN 607/Internship in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy Student Assistance Coordinator Program (COUN_CER02) Mark Woodford, Coordinator, Graduate Program in Student Assistance Coordination 21 credits This 21-credit graduate program prepares individuals to become student assistance coordinators in the public schools. Certification will be granted by the New Jersey Department of Education. The courses can be taken as part of, and in addition to, the required courses needed for the 48-credit master's degree program in counseling. All applicants for the Student Assistance Coordinator Program must meet the admission requirements of the Department of Counselor Education. Prerequisite Course Work: Course work in introductory counseling, including prepracticum skills, theories of counseling, and group counseling or their equivalents, should be completed prior to enrollment in the pro- gram Applicants who have not completed these particular courses may take COUN 501, COUN 670, or COUN 675 as part of their pro- gram of study Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree/master's degree where applicable from an accred- ited or approved institution Present evidence of certification or licensure as one of the following: school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, director of school counseling services, school nurse, alcohol and drug counselor (CADC or LCADC), or prevention specialist (CPS); or Possess a standard instructional certificate; or Possess a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (if candidate does not have a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university) Interview (to be arranged by the department) Required Courses: COUN 551/ Substance Abuse and Addiction: Individual, Family, and Society COUN 552/Prevention Strategies for Schools and Communities COUN 553/ Treating Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders (formerly COUN 550) COUN 554/Student Assistance Coordination in the Schools EPSY 661/ Counseling Children and Adolescents AND One elective course to be chosen from the following: EPSY 520/Fundamentals of Human Growth and Development; OR COUN 600/ Introduction to Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling and Therapy AND One clinical course to be chosen from the following: COUN 690/Practicum Seminar (completed at a SAC site); OR COUN 698/Department Project: SAC Practicum All students must complete at least 15 credit hours in the program (not including COUN 501, COUN 670, or COUN 675) before enrolling in the practicum. Additionally, the practicum must be completed during the last semester of studies. Master of Education in Educational Leadership options include Traditional (EDAD_MED01) and Global (EDAD_MED04) Donald Leake, Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Educational Leadership The Educational Leadership Program of study at The College of New Jersey provides a comprehensive forum for reflective practice as an instructional leader. The program is designed to recognize the key role leadership plays in creating and sustaining schools that help all students achieve high standards. The program seeks to shape the educational practices, their conceptual underpinnings, and the leadership profes- sions that serve both public and private schools. The Educational Leadership Program also seeks to develop the knowledge, wisdom, and imagination of its students to enable them to take leadership positions nationally and internationally. 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